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Very Rare! General Dynamics Photo Album of JOHN GLENN and SCOTT CARPENTER Visit
Very Rare! General Dynamics Photo Album of JOHN GLENN and SCOTT CARPENTER Visit
Very Rare! General Dynamics Photo Album of JOHN GLENN and SCOTT CARPENTER Visit
Very Rare! General Dynamics Photo Album of JOHN GLENN and SCOTT CARPENTER Visit
Very Rare! General Dynamics Photo Album of JOHN GLENN and SCOTT CARPENTER Visit
Very Rare! General Dynamics Photo Album of JOHN GLENN and SCOTT CARPENTER Visit
Very Rare! General Dynamics Photo Album of JOHN GLENN and SCOTT CARPENTER Visit
Very Rare! General Dynamics Photo Album of JOHN GLENN and SCOTT CARPENTER Visit

Very Rare! General Dynamics Photo Album of JOHN GLENN and SCOTT CARPENTER Visit

$ 92.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Heavy paper jacket is discolored with some scratches, creases and "dog-ears". Entire booklet has a slight curled bend from end to end. The black and white photos are in mostly good, sharp, clear condition. No tears. Some minor creases.
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Theme: Astronauts & Space Travel
  • Type: Project Mercury - Atlas Rocket Photos
  • Year: June 28, 1962
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    EXTREMELY RARE
    photo flip album.  Album was likely given to General Dynamics employees for their involvement in Project Mercury.  The album measures about 3-1/2" x 6".  Cover and photos flip on red plastic binder.
    On June 28, 1962, Original 7 Astronauts
    John Glenn
    and
    Scott Carpenter
    visited the General Dynamics / Astronautics Division, San Diego, CA.  At this point, both men had recently completed their orbital Mercury flights. This photo album contains eight black and white images pertaining to their visit and General Dynamics' participation in Project Mercury.  General Dynamics was contracted by NASA to modify its Atlas ballastic missile to be used as the launch vehicle for
    Project Mercury
    manned orbital missions.
    I had the good fortune to have met both John Glenn and Scott Carpenter in my life.  They and their families maintained a very strong and lasting friendship throughout their lives.  Commander Carpenter described to me the interests the two men shared and leisure times they had spent together in later life.  I was given this small album many years ago by a friend.... It is time to sell.
    Related link:
    https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/150-years/sd-me-150-years-june-28-htmlstory.html
    Detailed photos available upon request.
    I will ship this item in a sturdy box with bubble wrap.